Patient Care Associate 1

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care at the North Shore Medical Center, onsite at 81 Highland Avenue. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, and basic patient care under licensed personnel, with a 32-hour weekly schedule.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required; CNA certification and BLS are preferred. A $750 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Requires good verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills to work with patients and staff.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant and BLS preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Take and document vital signs (temperature, BP, pulse, respiration).
• Assist with feeding and food tray setup.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary SummaryWorking under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.Does this position require Patient Care?Yes

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
• Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively
• Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
• $750 Sign on bonus at 90 days of successful employment

Qualifications

• Requires good verbal and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients and staff. Work presents potential exposure to communicable disease and hazardous materials. Work requires moderate to heavy lifting of patients and equipment. Work requires that a majority of time is spent with either walking or standing.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant and BLS preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Additional Job Details (if applicable) Additional Job Description

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 32

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $20.58 - $25.28/Hourly

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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